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Juventus defeated Genoa 1-0 away, winning two consecutive league wins without losing a goal, Vlahovic scored two consecutive goals, the next game Inter Milan faces the big test

2:27pm, 1 September 2025Football

In the 73rd minute, Kostic took a corner kick, and Vlahovic headed the ball to break the net, making the final decision. Juventus defeated Genoa away with this goal, leading the Serie A standings with a perfect record of two consecutive wins and zero conceds. In the early morning of September 1, the second round of Serie A continued, with Juventus challenging Genoa away. After a fierce competition, Juventus scored a header after coming on the bench with Vlahovic's substitute and defeated his opponent 1-0. This is Juventus' two consecutive victories at the beginning of the new season. Currently, they have 6 points with Naples, Cremona and Roma, and temporarily rank first in the Serie A standings with their goal difference.

01 The key hit is final in the 73rd minute of the game, Kostic took a corner kick from the left, Vlahovic jumped high at the front of the small penalty area and headed the ball into the net. This goal became the only goal in the game and was also the second consecutive game of Vlahovic scored. The Serbian striker has scored two goals in two substitutes this season, with amazing efficiency. After scoring the goal, although Genoa fought back with all his might, Juventus' defense was as solid as a rock. In stoppage time, Genoa's Massini headed the ball and hit the crossbar, almost rewriting the score, but in the end Juventus still maintained a 1-0 victory.

02 Leading the game at the start of Serie A this season, Juventus performed strongly. In the first round, they defeated their opponents with a score of 2-0. With the 1-0 victory in this game, Juventus scored 6 points in both games and did not lose a single goal. Currently, Juventus has 6 points with Naples, Cremona and Roma, leading the standings with a goal difference advantage. This start injected confidence into the team, especially given the upcoming Italian derby with Inter Milan, the victory was even more significant.

03 The steel defense line is escorted

Juventus can win two consecutive victories without losing a single goal, which is inseparable from the solid performance of the defense line. Especially Bremer, according to data, in his last 8 Serie A games, Juventus has completely blocked his opponents, which can be called a defense line iron gate. In this game, Juventus' possession rate was 56%, with 13 shots and 3 shots on the right side. Although the offensive efficiency was average, the performance on the defensive end was steady. Goalkeeper Digregorio also performed well, resolving his opponent's threat to attack many times, and ensuring that the goal was not lost.

04 Vlahovic: Super substitute

Vlahovic is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to this game. He made a substitute in the 62nd minute and broke the deadlock in just 11 minutes. After the game, Serie A officials awarded the Serbian striker the honor of the best player in the game. This is also his second consecutive game to win this honor. It is worth mentioning that Vlahovic averaged a goal per game in Serie A in August, with 11 goals in 14 games and was incredibly efficient.

05 Italian derby preview

After winning this game, Juventus is about to usher in the first big test of the season - the Italian derby with Inter Milan. Inter Milan lost to Udinese 1-2 in this round and suffered its first defeat in the new season. This makes them eager to rebound in the next round of the game, which will inevitably bring greater challenges to Juventus. Historical data shows that this is Inter Milan's first home loss to Udinese since 2017, and this loss will undoubtedly bring psychological pressure to Inzaghi's team.

Serie A official named Vlahovic the best player of the game, which is his second consecutive game to win this honor. Juventus's solid performance in the defense line cannot be ignored - all Juventus's last 8 Serie A games played in Bremer, who scored zero in on his opponents. In the next round, Juventus will usher in an Italian derby with Inter Milan. Inter Milan, who just suffered a defeat, will definitely fight back with all his strength, and Juventus, who is in good shape, will also face a real test. The result of this derby battle is likely to directly affect the direction of the Serie A championship this season.

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